Directions to the NEW location for the GNYOS Meetings
Until the end of 2007 the general meetings of the Greater New York Orchid Society will now be held on TUESDAYs in the catering hall of:
International Caterers of Distinction
Guiding Star Knights of Columbus
3243 Ampere Avenue
Bronx, NY
Click for Driving Directions
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For the carless: |
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By #6 Lexington Avenue Subway Line: |
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From Manhattan, take the #6X/PELHAM BAY PARK subway to to the end of the line (177th Street/Parkchester station). Try to get a #6 train that runs express in the Bronx. You may also want to take a #4 or #5 express train to 125th street and change to the #6 Bronx express there, right across the platform.
At 177th Street, exit the station at the front of the train, following the signs for the Bx14 bus. The bus stop is at the corner with Baskin Robbins, Dunkin Donuts and CVS.
Take the Bx14 bus to the last stop (Ampere Avenue at Research Avenue). The Knights Of Columbus Hall is right across the Ampere Avenue.
The Bx14 bus runs every 15-20 minutes and takes 35 minutes.
Approximate travel time from Union Square in Manhattan: 1 1/2 hours. Note that the last return buses are at 10:15 and 10:45, per the bus schedule.
Click for Bx14 bus schedule and map
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For the surefooted: |
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By BxM9 Express Bus Service |
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Take the BxM9/THROGGS NECK Epress bus from MADISON AVE & 23rd STREET to the end of the line (Layton and Clarence Avenues).
Proceed down Layton to the next cross street (Dean St). Turn left onto Dean St, walk past Providence Rest Home construction site. The name of the street changes to Stadium Avenue.
Continue down Stadium Avenue to Ampere Avenue, turn right onto Ampere, and walk to the next corner (Research Avenue). The Knights of Columbus Hall is diagonally across the intersection.
Approximate travel time from Madison Square in Manhattan: 1 hour bus and 20-25 minutes walk. Note that the last return buses are at 10:00 and 11:00PM, per the bus schedule
Click for BxM9 bus schedule and map
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Directions to Judging at the
Hampton Inn in Elmsford
The Hampton Inn
Route 119
Elmsford, NY 10523
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From New Jersey:
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North on New Jersey Turnpike to Palisades Parkway or Garden State Parkway to the NYS Thruway, go over the Tappan Zee Bridge. Continue on Thruway to second exit: Exit 8 -- Cross Westchester Expressway (Route 287 East). Take 287 East to first Exit on your right -Exit 1. Take the fork on your right to Elmsford. At the end of the ramp, turn right on Route 119. Hotel is on your left. Go to the second light, make a U turn and go onto the Hotel ramp to the parking lot.
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From Connecticut:
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South on Merritt Parkway, New England Thruway or Boston Post Road to Cross Westchester Expressway Route 287 West. Stay on 287 West to Exit 1 make left turn at light--Hampton Inn is a short distance on right.
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From NYC (East Side):
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North on East River Drive to Triborough or Willis Avenue Bridge on Major Deegan Expressway to New York State Thruway. North to Exit 8 for Cross Westchester Expressway Route 287 East, Exit 1, hotel directly at end of ramp.
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From NYC (West Side):
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North on West Side Highway to Saw Mill River Parkway to New York State Thruway North to Exit 8 for Cross Westchester Expressway Route 287 East to Exit 1, hotel directly at end of ramp.
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From Long Island (Eastern):
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Throggs Neck or Whitestone Bridge to New England Thruway to Cross Westchester Expressway Route 287 West to Exit 1, make a left turn at light. Hampton Inn a short distance on right
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From Long Island (Western):
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Triborough Bridge to Major Deegan Expressway to New York State Thruway North to Exit 8 for Cross Westchester Expressway Route 287 East to Exit 1, hotel directly at end of ramp.
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Directions to Judging at the
Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Drive
P.O. Box 598
Boylston, MA 01505
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Take the Henry Hudson Parkway (Route #9) north to the Saw Mill Parkway, north. Follow for approximately 15 miles to Route 684 north. Follow to Exit for Route 84 east to Danbury. Follow Route 84 through Hartford, Connecticut, and up to the Massachusetts Turnpike, east. Follow for approximately 10 miles to Exit #10, Route 290 Worcester. Take Route 290 east. Follow through the city to Exit 24, Church Street, Northborough/Boylston. Follow to Boylston 3 miles. Entrance to Tower Hill is on right; dark red sign designates entrance. |
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Rockefeller Center |
For Information on getting to Rockefeller Center for our New York International Orchid Show, please see the Rockefeller Center website.
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